Zapotec embroidery from Mexico, photographed by Karen Elwell.
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Hand embroidered cloth made in the Nahua village of Santa Catarina Acaxochitlan, Hidalgo, Mexico. The textile was exhibited at the Museo de Arte Popular in Mexico City in 2011. Photo by Karen Elwell.
Antique rebozo coloured with natural dyes. Puebla textiles made by the arts cooperative Siuamej.
Campeche Embroidery from Mexico. Photo by Karen Elwell
Beaded Blouse from Oaxaca and coin purse by Amuzgo women (Ometepec Guerrero Mexico). Photos by Karen Elwell.
Mazahua Quechquemitl, photographed by Karen Elwell 2008.
This quechquemitl, or closed shoulder cape, was made and is worn by the Mazahua women who live in the area of Santa Ana Nichi high up in the beautiful mountains of the state of Mexico. The black fabric is woven on the colonial loom, then hand embroidered
Huichol pants with red deer, Mexico. Photo by Karen Elwell, 2013.
